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Playboi Carti has dominated this week’s cultural headlines with a mix of music, fashion, and viral moments, cementing his influence beyond just the stage. On August 21, Carti hit Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour, setting the city alight with an electrifying performance that had the crowd surging and social media buzzing, with concert footage featuring fan favorites like FE!N, Magnolia, Shoota, and Sky circulating widely on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. Fans and critics alike remarked on his bold fashion, signature frenetic stage presence, and a setlist that proved why Atlanta remains at the front of the hip hop universe, at least in Carti’s eyes.
During the show, Carti made a headline-grabbing statement by declaring onstage “ATL, the home of hip hop. Atlanta, the home of hip hop. I'm standing on that, you know what it is.” The internet immediately lit up with debate. While hip hop’s origins are historically rooted in New York, Carti’s claim sparked passionate defense and criticism—fans from Chicago even jumped into the fray, but contemporary rap discourse largely concedes Atlanta’s massive influence in recent decades, especially with artists like Carti at the forefront, according to HotNewHipHop. Carti knows how to provoke, and the resulting uproar only fed the buzz around him, especially as speculation ramps up about the potential surprise drop of his long-teased album Baby Boi. He’s continued to tease fans with cryptic social media messages, but so far, there’s no confirmed release date.
The next morning, Carti’s appearance on Supreme’s official Instagram as the face of the iconic Fall/Winter 2025 Photo Tee campaign instantly became the talk of streetwear and music circles. Shot by Gunner Stahl, the image features Carti in a Supreme tee, sunglasses, and signature bandana, embodying the brand’s downtown cool. Supreme and Hypebeast confirm the Photo Tee drops August 28 and will almost certainly sell out within minutes, as Carti joins a legendary roster of past faces including Nas, Tyler, the Creator, and André 3000. For longtime fans, this marks a “full circle” nostalgia moment, recalling Carti’s years as an unabashed Supreme devotee through his early rise.
On the business side, the Supreme collaboration highlights Carti’s evolution as a fashion icon and cultural connector. Rap-Up notes the campaign’s visuals, soundtracked by his own track POP OUT, underscore the synergy between his personal style and musical persona, solidifying his brand across industries. Meanwhile, social media is awash in Carti content from both Atlanta’s stadium blowout and the Supreme announcement—his viral reach has never been higher, with fit pics and live footage dominating timelines. Additionally, news began circulating through Instagram that Carti’s headlining Opium Tour is confirmed to launch in October, starting in Portland and hitting major cities through the fall.
There’s unconfirmed chatter among fans about possible surprise releases or new music snippets dropping soon, but nothing official has landed. While speculation persists, especially regarding the Baby Boi project, Carti himself continues to play the long game: trolling the internet, stoking conversation, and making sure the world’s watching every move.
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